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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.00, 1,057.02 and 434.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.00, 1,057.02 and 434.43 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.00 : 1,057.02 = 434.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.00/1,057.02 = 434.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.00x = 1,057.02 × 434.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.00x = 459,195.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,195.91/766.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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